Contents of the READ.ME file

READ.ME

WordPlan is the first "Living Document Processor" for Lotus 1-2-3 and other applications. WordPlan can read mutiple Lotus 1-2-3 files and produce custom reports and documents. Unlike other products which require the user to cut and paste Lotus 1-2-3 values into their documents whenever values change, with WordPlan you only do it once. When values change in a Lotus 1-2-3 worksheet WordPlan is able to update all the numbers and reformat the document.

WordPlan is distributed as a shareware product. The diskette with WordPlan on it can be freely copied and shared. The latest version is available from us at $10.00. We encourage users if they find WordPlan useful to send DEA Software a donation of $49.95. We ask for your help in distributing WordPlan to others and encouraging them to send donations to us.

Note!! all the WordPlan program files must be residing on your current default directory while running. This restriction will be changed in a future release of WordPlan.

To run type:

>WP

To print out the WordPlan manual press Function Key 1 (Run Script). This will display the Script processing menu. Enter "WORDPLAN.WP" in the first field (Input file to process). You can now output the WordPlan manual to the standard list device (LST:) by pressing Function Key 1 (Start Process). You can optionally output the manual to a file or other supported device by filling out the second field (Output file to write:) on the menu.

The current page length for printing the WordPlan manual is set to the default of 66 lines per page. If your printer requires anything different, add the line "\plength xx" where xx is the page length of your printer.

To run the demo's go to the Run Script menu and enter "MENU.WS". As above decide on where you want the output printed. Then press Start Process to run the demos.

WordPlan last minute notes:

1. WordPlan supports the following output devices.

CON: The console device

LST: The list device (output only). Output is sent to the system's list device, normally the line printer.

AUX: The auxiliary device. Output is sent to COM1:

2. When using WordPlan with a CGA adapter and a Black/White monitor you may need to use the MODE command before running. The WordPlan Editor uses Color and may not be readable if the current mode is not BW80 on a B/W monitor.

Use: >MODE BW80 >WP

3. The last line in a WordPlan script MUST be terminated with a CR or some characters may be lost on output.

4. Remember all WordPlan program files must be available on the current default dive. We hope to get ride of this restriction in the future.

5. WordPlan only simulates Form Feed (FF) and no actual Form Feed char is actually sent to the output. It simulates Form Feed by outputing a number of Carriage Returns (CR) until we reach the top of the next page.

6. WordPlan has been tested with Lotus 1-2-3 versions 1A and 2. WordPlan may work with Symphony and other programs that produce WKS type files. If you try and it works please drop us a line so that we can tell others.

7. When reporting problems please use the form on the last page of the WordPlan manual.

Send it to: DEA Software Dept. B P.O. Box 968 Fremont, CA 94537

If you wish a written response please enclose a self addressed / stamped envelope.

WordPlan wish list:

1. Encryption may be added to allow developers who create applications written in the WordPlan script language to distribute run only versions of their work.

2. We are looking into adding a looping command to WordPlan's script language.

3. We would like to add "Living Graphics" to WordPlan. You will be able to design business charts and include them in your documents. But when the data changes in your 1-2-3 or by other means the charts will dynamically change to reflect the new data when the document is printed.

4. If you have other ideas for enhancements please send them to us. You can use the form on the last page of the WordPlan manual.